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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Oct 2014, 22:16
Replies: 14
Views: 10,143
Posted By Gaspasser

Jet2 Controlled Engine Shut Down

Ridiculous journalism. This really makes my blood boil. They have no understanding of these things what so ever.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2008, 16:55
Replies: 50
Views: 8,587
Posted By Gaspasser

I think we should get things into perspective....

I think we should get things into perspective. Lets look at the facts.
1. The cabin air quality issue has been around since the late 1990's
2. All turbine oils use TCP in their formulations and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Oct 2006, 06:09
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By Gaspasser

If you mix OM-15 and OX-26 by mistake you're in...

If you mix OM-15 and OX-26 by mistake you're in big trouble and would need to drain the engine and re-fill.
OM-15 is a mineral hydraulic fluid and OX-26 is a synthetic turbine engine oil and never...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2006, 09:24
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By Gaspasser

How true. I started out at a big engine company...

How true.
I started out at a big engine company in Derby back in 1969. Thought nothing of using the old tric degreaser, acetone from the labs, kero, no gloves or eye protection. At least we had...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2006, 09:19
Replies: 18
Views: 7,318
Posted By Gaspasser

Thanks NutLoose This is exactly what I was...

Thanks NutLoose This is exactly what I was looking for
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2006, 16:19
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By Gaspasser

To be fair all approved turbine oils contain TCP...

To be fair all approved turbine oils contain TCP not just Mobil Jet 2, and it is one of the isomers of TCP that actually causes the problem not TCP itself.
Just a small point, I agree that Tornados...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Sep 2006, 15:30
Replies: 24
Views: 2,222
Posted By Gaspasser

The technical issues of running future designs of...

The technical issues of running future designs of turbine engines on hydrogen could probably be overcome quite easily by redesign of burners and combustion cans.
The real problem is the logistics of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Sep 2006, 14:28
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By Gaspasser

This whole problem has been around for over...

This whole problem has been around for over twenty years, and oils like Mobil Jet 2 have been around for at least thirty years. Its nothing new and is well documented elsewhere.
The Department of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Aug 2006, 09:28
Replies: 18
Views: 7,318
Posted By Gaspasser

Oil can openers

Many years ago I remember using a sheet metal fabricated spout to open tins of turbine engine oil.
The end of the spout had a sharp triangular shaped end which pierced the top of the tin and then...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2004, 13:57
Replies: 1
Views: 701
Posted By Gaspasser

GA flying hours

Can anyone give me a rough idea of how many flying hours an average GA flying club pilot does in a year in South Africa.
Moved from the UK six months ago and just trying to compare figures. Thanks
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Feb 2004, 20:47
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
Posted By Gaspasser

Since moving from the UK to Cape Town I have...

Since moving from the UK to Cape Town I have followed this thread with interest. I have an apartment on the beach front in Table View and always welcomed the unique sound of the Huey when it flew...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jul 2003, 22:57
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By Gaspasser

Downwind _Left Much appreciated

Downwind _Left

Much appreciated
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jul 2003, 21:03
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By Gaspasser

Rupetime, Very clever.

Rupetime,
Very clever.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jul 2003, 21:18
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By Gaspasser

Flight AMM710D Tenerife- Man

My daughter was delayed 17 hours returning from Tenerife to Manchester yesterday (16th) on AMM710D.
Not moaning about this as I have been in the business long enouigh to know that aeroplanes do have...
Forum: Questions
18th Dec 2001, 15:33
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By Gaspasser

Smile Yep, Definately Rolls-Barnoldswick. Although one...

Yep, Definately Rolls-Barnoldswick. Although one school of thought was it stood for Rolls-Bypass.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Oct 2001, 15:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Gaspasser

Post In the event of a failure such as a fan blade...

In the event of a failure such as a fan blade letting go, you would not want bits of the blade hitting the fuselage, so the idea is to try to contain the debris within the engine. The LP compressor...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2001, 13:11
Replies: 21
Views: 2,498
Posted By Gaspasser

Post This is a copy of an article written by an oil...

This is a copy of an article written by an oil company aviation tech mananger on this subject.

The Future of G.A. Fuels

Currently the two principal types of fuel used in Aviation...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2001, 19:49
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By Gaspasser

Post Also known in some circles as a 'rotating...

Also known in some circles as a 'rotating fairing'. On most RR engines the spinner is protected against ice build up by a solid rubber tip which vibrates naturally to break up and dislodge ice...
Forum: Questions
2nd Aug 2001, 13:53
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By Gaspasser

Post MaxClimb, They are a new STD based operator...

MaxClimb,
They are a new STD based operator using hushkitted 727's.
More detail is covered in a string started on the 24th July by Gazza in the Rumour& News section
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2001, 16:24
Replies: 16
Views: 1,522
Posted By Gaspasser

Post I heard the Cougar Leasing B727, with hush kits,...

I heard the Cougar Leasing B727, with hush kits, had been operating in the US and came to the UK through Timco-Cougar Leasing in North Carolina.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2001, 13:43
Replies: 11
Views: 10,059
Posted By Gaspasser

Post JET A-50 means that it is a special low...

JET A-50 means that it is a special low temperature fuel with a freeze point of -50 degrees. Normal JET A-1 has a freeze point of -47 degrees. Not much difference I know but I guess every extra...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jul 2001, 18:14
Replies: 11
Views: 10,059
Posted By Gaspasser

Post Actually,this is not the case. What it does is...

Actually,this is not the case.
What it does is allow the fuel to be operated at a higher temp within the engine fuel system before the fuel breaks down into coke deposits and laquers. So it can help...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2001, 18:31
Replies: 11
Views: 10,059
Posted By Gaspasser

Post Flypuppy, JP8+100 is a additive designed to...

Flypuppy,
JP8+100 is a additive designed to improve the thermal stabilty of jet fuel.It is added at a ratio of 1 to 4000. It is currently being used by the USAF and the Danish Air Force, many other...
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